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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great car after 2 years

Jeff, 04/24/2009
2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
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No problems to report after 2 years of ownership. Highly recommend this vehicle, particularly if you want to get combination of good fuel economy and performance.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Jetta TDI experience

Starsister, 04/19/2010
2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
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I have owned two VW beetle TDIs and my 2006 new Jetta has simply been the best car I've ever owned. And I've owned them all from BMWs, to Toyotas, you name it. The Jetta diesel has turned out to be wonderful. A mid- sized luxury car that doesn't look like a tunerville trolly (prius) and yet for me averages 43 mpg. Last fill up I got 49 mpg. Highly Recommend everyone get one of these . . comfort, reliability and excellent miles per gallon. Quiet and handles just like a gas car, no smells, no waiting for glow lights, VW's finest engineering. I still have 40% of my brakes left on original set at 106,000 miles and 4 years later.

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5 out of 5 stars

Totally Suprised!

Josh, 11/07/2005
2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I traded in my Nissan 350Z for a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. It's coming closer to winter now, and I didn't feel like driving the Z in the snow again. I got a great deal on my trade, new car, financing, and a great dealership. I thought that I would be content with the GLI vs. the Z, but boy was I suprised. I actually have MORE fun driving the GLI than the Z. It's smoother, more comfortable, better handling, and gets way better gas mileage. All of that with a trunk and back seats too!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Really a great car

lovetodrive, 03/14/2006
2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
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I love this car. Great mileage, great ride. Compared to both Prius and Civic Hybrid before buying. For the expected longevity, and amount of long distance freeway driving, the TDI (with ability to use biodiesel) was the best choice for me. Seems to be a much better ride than either other choice, and much larger. All-in-all a great car. Hope for reliability. If so, can't be beat.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

mediocre

Tom , 10/15/2008
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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The driver's door began to separate from the frame. The electronics in the door suffered from a short. Plastic parts on the interior break off on their own and are expensive to replace. My car may have been one of the first new Jettas, but some of these issues are unacceptable.

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